DESIGNING HOME CINEMAS AND MEDIA ROOMS: CEDIA CPD
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KEY POINTS
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A cinema room is defined as being single-purpose - we go here to watch something. A cinema usually consists of a dark room, rows of seats (not always required), no windows, and no blackout blinds.
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A media room is a multi-use room - with the main purpose being to watch good quality TV, films, or for computer gaming. It could be the main sitting room, or a playroom, ‘den’, or in a kitchen-lounge-diner.
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Different building materials have different STC codes – Sound Transmission Coefficients – showing how much sound energy gets through. The room should be kept airtight to prevent sound leakage, and so care must be taken with the heating/cooling and ventilation systems – large ducts and soft bends are advisable, and two 90 corners between the vents and the heat exchanger unit.
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Dimmable, controllable lights are a must.
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Things to consider when looking at space planning are: Ventilation; Cooling; Expandability; Maintenance and Serviceability.
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A cinema or media room system is complicated – the display system, sound system and the various video sources are all usually made by different brands. Juggling too many remotes or device apps is not a great client experience!
Why use aN INTEGRATOR?
An integrator needs to be brought into the project at the earliest possible stage. This is to avoid expensive changes in the project once designs have already been produced. If technology is considered early on, your integrator can advise on the correct wiring needed for now and future expansion.
Your integrator can help with the following:
DESIGN - CEDIA: offers training for cinema designers — entrants must demonstrate a thorough understanding of these principles and design to a complex brief. Cinema Design is part of the CEDIA ESC-D Designer certification — exam-backed training for system designers
DOCUMENTATION: Integrators are used to working with design professionals and creating good, clear drawings for builds. CEDIA members can dovetail seamlessly into your projects. As well as documents, they can produce client packs and hand over to clients directly.
INSTALLATION: Working with experienced and trained specialist engineers ensures seamless installation. Look specifically for CEDIA ESC-T Technicians and ESC-N Networking Certified Technicians
AFTERCARE: Integrators want to ensure they create an ongoing relationship with the client to maintain the technology and keep things up to date. Systems are designed with future in mind, for reliability and expandability — so it’s a pleasure to go back. Proactive planned maintenance, working around the clients’ schedules, keeps everyone happy.
About CEDIA CEDIA is a leading global industry association for home technology that represents over 3,700 member companies specialising in designing and installing electronic systems for the home. CEDIA members work with architects, specifiers, interior designers and developers to design and install suitable smart home systems, either at new build or refurbishment stage. Through education and training, our members are best equipped to provide advice on the solutions available the best meet the clients’ needs. For more information on CEDIA CPD offerings or upcoming events, please contact:
cpd@cedia.org
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